Salem, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salem, Florida
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Post office
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 Salem, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32356
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 294916 |
Salem is a small, quiet place in Taylor County, Florida, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means that the area is managed by the larger county government, which is Taylor County.
Salem is located in the sunny state of Florida, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. It sits right along U.S. Route 19, a main road that helps people travel through the area.
About Salem, Florida
Salem is about 19 miles (or 30 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Perry. Even though it's a small community, Salem has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail.
Salem's Post Office History
The post office in Salem is an important part of the community. It has its own special ZIP code, which is 32356. This post office first opened a long time ago, on April 16, 1915. It has been serving the people of Salem for over a hundred years!
